UAE seeks rich, educated foreigners with long-term visa scheme
The United Arab Emirates will offer long-term visas to rich property investors, senior scientists and entrepreneurs in an effort to support its economy and real estate market, which have been hurt by low oil prices.
Elections, referendum still possible in Britain: Lithuania
The European Union should not rule out several scenarios after leaders sign a withdrawal agreement for Britain’s exit from the bloc, Lithuania’s president said on Sunday, highlighting new British elections or a second Brexit referendum as possibilities…
Malaysia says former PM Najib’s office ordered changes to 1MDB audit report
The office of former Malaysian premier Najib Razak ordered changes to a 2016 audit report of scandal-plagued state fund 1MDB, including removing mention of financier Low Taek Jho’s presence at a board meeting, authorities said.
Voters to decide on ‘Swiss law, not foreign judges’ proposal
The Swiss vote on Sunday on a proposal to give Switzerland’s laws clear priority over international law – a move supporters say would reinforce its sovereignty but which critics claim would deeply damage its ties with the rest of the world.
Senior Saudi prince says CIA cannot be trusted on Khashoggi conclusion
(This November 24 story corrects to remove New York-based from description of Beirut Institute in fourth paragraph.)
Former Australian judges call for national anti-corruption body
Dozens of former Australian judges published an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday calling for a national anti-corruption body to restore public trust in the country’s democratic process.
Indian town tense as thousands of Hindus gather near disputed religious site
Amid heavy security, tens of thousands of monks and activists from Hindu nationalist groups began converging on the Indian town of Ayodhya on Sunday to demand the construction of a temple on a disputed religious site.
Taiwan rebukes ruling party, emboldens China-friendly opposition
Voters in Taiwan have delivered a strong rebuke to the island’s pro-independence ruling party in local elections, emboldening the China-friendly opposition, one of whose main figures says he will now reach out to Beijing to forge more friendly ties.
China lauds voters after defeat of Taiwan’s ruling party
China on Sunday welcomed the defeat of Taiwan’s pro-independence ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) at local elections, saying it showed people wanted peaceful relations with Beijing.
Hong Kong democrats hope to regain veto powers in crucial by-election
Hong Kong’s democratic opposition is aiming to win back a crucial legislative council seat in an election on Sunday that will restore some of its veto power at a time when the China-ruled city’s freedoms are under strain.
